Crypto Basis Trading: A Complete Guide

Complete guide to Crypto Basis Trading. Learn the delta-neutral spot/perp strategy for funding yield. Avoid manual errors. Use automation.

What is basis trading? A guide to delta-neutral crypto strategies

Basis trading involves taking simultaneous positions in the spot and perpetual futures markets for the same asset. The "basis" refers to the price difference between these two markets.

Funding rates: the secret weapon of delta-neutral traders

Funding rates keep the perpetual price tethered to the spot market and are the pillar of delta-neutral trades.

What's delta-neutral and why should you care? A crypto guide

Delta-neutral means your trading position isn't affected by small to moderate price movements in the underlying asset.

Long/Short trading: your guide to cross-exchange profits

Long/Short trading is simultaneously opening a long position on one exchange and a short position on another exchange for the same asset.

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Trump tariffs and what they mean for basis trades

A tariff is a tax on imported goods which gets applied at the border when a good is bought from aboard. Find out their impact on basis trading.

Basis Markets: 2024 review

As we begin a new year, it's time to reflect on the progress and development from the previous one. For both Basis Markets and the macro environment in general, 2024 was marked by substantial technological advancements, community growth, and market opportunities. A lot has happened, so let'

Macro & Market Review: Economic & Crypto Analysis & DAO Updates

Welcome to the latest Macro & Market Snapshot from Basis Markets. Here, we'll dig into the global macroeconomy, asset markets and the crypto industry, as well as a spotlight on China's stimulus package and Basis Markets updates. This section contains a quick summary of what you

Macro & Market Review: Market Review, Solana Spotlight & DAO Updates

It's that time again - welcome to the latest Macro & Market Snapshot from Basis Markets. Halfway through 2024, it's already been an eventful year for economic and crypto markets markets, with the Magnificent Seven marching on, Bitcoin having reached all time highs (at least in

Project Update: Multi-Exchange Launch & Opportunities

Welcome to the latest update from Basis Markets. The year 2024 continues to be unexpected, with inflation starting to temper again after some hot readings in Q1,  stock indices closing at record highs, and economic data pointing towards interest rate cuts still being on the cards for this year. Crypto

Project Update: Current Status, 2024 Roadmap & Key Milestones

Welcome to the latest update from the Basis Markets. The year 2024 is now well underway, and is already bringing some significant developments in both the wider economy and the crypto market. Inflation rates have continued to stabilise as global indices continue to surprise to the upside, and crypto ecosystems

Macro & Market Review: Market Review, Defi Resurgence, ETF Mania, BTC Halving & DAO Updates

Happy new year, and welcome to the latest Macro & Market Snapshot from Basis Markets. With 2023 behind us, 2024 is shaping up to be a fascinating year for the markets. This update hopes to give an insight into the global forces shaping the world of macro, markets, futures and

Macro & Market Review: Macro Environment, Crypto Markets & DAO Updates

Welcome to the latest Macro & Market Snapshot from Basis Markets. These updates are designed to give an insight into the global forces shaping the world of macro, markets, futures and flows right now, as well as a deep-dive into key topics and selected opinions. There has been a lot

Macro & Market Review: Global Markets, DeFi Resilience & Implied Volatility

Welcome to the first in a series of Macro & Market Snapshots from Basis Markets. These updates are designed to give an insight into the global forces shaping the world of macro, markets, futures and flows right now, as well as a deep-dive into key topics and a quick-fire update

Basis Markets:  Review and 2023 Outlook

This article describes the origins of Basis Markets and what's expected for 2023.

10 lessons on money

These 10 tips on money will help you get off of debt and achieve long-term financial success.

How to profit from a market recovery

Understand how the 2022 bear market is different from the 2008 cycle and how you can profit from it.

How stablecoin companies make money

This article explains what stablecoins are and how stablecoin issuers make money from them.

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Crypto security 101

Crypto is the wild wild west. Here's how to protect yourself from bad actors and keep your crypto safe.

Crypto slang 101

This article is for those who wish to understand the different terminologies or acronyms used in the world of crypto.

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What kind of trader are you?

Understand what types of traits affect your trading and how you can make a system work for you.

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Introducing the BTX

The BTX is a permissionless protocol that helps users execute the best delta-neutral trades via centralised exchanges in real time.

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How to avoid getting scammed in crypto

The most common scams & fraudulent behaviour found in crypto and what you can do to avoid them.

Introduction to margin and leverage

Margin is the process of using borrowed funds from an exchange to trade an asset; leverage is the ability to amplify those funds for trading.

Introduction to order book, market order and limit order

An order book is a list of buy and sell orders. Market orders execute a trade immediately, while limit orders execute it at a specific price.